J-Mac's Bow

John Scifres · January 24, 2009, 04:43:00 PM

Here's the first bow I have made in about 6 months. I actually started it about a year ago. Been a busy year. I can't wait to stay in the saddle a bit

It looks better at full draw but John's a pretty tall guy and draws 30". I don't.

There's some more pics and descriptions here: J-Mac\\'s Bow

Pat B · January 24, 2009, 05:10:00 PM

Boy, that one is fresh. I can see the crumbs on your shirt tail. Nice tiller John, nice bow! Pat

ranger 3 · January 24, 2009, 05:11:00 PM

Very nice, I wish my looked half that good.

Howard

Blkbird · January 24, 2009, 06:27:00 PM

Nice! Unbraced pic please.Like the hint of curl in the tips.

Hojo · January 24, 2009, 08:15:00 PM

Good looking bow, John. I sure like the contrast of the walnut and osage. Makes covering that handle area quite a dilemma... Do you normally do a cut-in shelf?

I've got a shorter draw length and am hoping to make a bow for a long-armed friend. I'm still pretty green at bowyering, so I admit that am finding it a bit intimidating. Any advice for getting it right?

Glad you are back in the saddle. Ride on!
Hojo

John Scifres · January 24, 2009, 09:24:00 PM

I pretty much play it by ear as far as the handle shape. This one was at the request of the future owner.

Advice?...get Dean Torges' book "Hunting the Osage Bow" and "Trad Bowyer's Bible Vol. I". Here's my site: John\\'s Webpage

There's some bowmaking stuff on there.

John Scifres · January 24, 2009, 09:26:00 PM

I see you are from IN HoJo. There's a BowBee in May in Morgantown. I won't be able to make it but there are going to be plenty of experienced guys there.

Hojo · January 25, 2009, 07:05:00 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the Morgantown gathering, John. As I remember, I saw info for it last year, but had a conflict with family activities. I'll stay on watch for dates as the time gets closer.
I've been to your site several times. Your buildalongs were especially useful last winter when I was getting started. A great source of information and inspiration. Highly recommend it as a reference. Dean's book is on my to-do list...

NightHawk · January 25, 2009, 02:45:00 PM

HoJo lots of trad guys here in Indiana. Check out the ITBA Indiana Traditional Bowhunters association. They have shoots in scottsburg Indiana. Lots of guys there that make thier own bows

deadpool · January 25, 2009, 04:17:00 PM

lol came out waaaaay better than mine!

Roy Steele · January 29, 2009, 11:19:00 AM

Nice first bow wish my first looked that good.Couple small flat spots on upper limb.Watch for hindges. NICE BOW